Interim Plant Controller

Interim Plant Controller (CONTRACT)

Fully Onsite (5 days/week) - S. Fort Worth, TX

One of Vaco’s manufacturing clients is looking for a strong hands‑on Leader to start ASAP. Company is acquisitive. They are looking for a process‑focused Accountant that can bring ideas to the table, assist with process improvement, flag problems when they see an issue and stand alone when given projects.

Compensation: $75-$80/hr

• Financial Management & Reporting:
  • Prepare and oversee financial statements, including, but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, industry-specific financial regulations, and external party reporting requirements.
  • Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes.
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision‑making in a succinct and timely manner.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:
  • Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to analyze product costs and profitability.
  • Oversee & analyze inventory valuation, cycle counts, spoilage, waste & yield, and standard costing methodologies to control costs
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements in production, including tracking overhead, labor costs, and material usage.
  • Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency in production and supply chain processes.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:
  • Lead annual budget preparation and financial forecasting processes.
  • Analyze variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Develop financial models to support strategic planning and capital investment decisions.
  • Monitor plant performance metrics and provide financial insights to optimize operations.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations (state and federal), audits, and financial reporting requirements, including alcohol‑related operational and excise tax filings.
  • Work with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory bodies.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
  • Manage working capital, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow optimization.
  • Optimize financial processes to improve cash conversion cycles.
  • Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Leadership & Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  • Supervise and develop accounting staff, including providing strategic direction for the accounting function and ensuring the team follows appropriate accounting standards and processes.
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to align financial goals with manufacturing processes.
  • Support ERP system improvements and financial system enhancements.
  • Act as a financial advisor to plant management and senior leadership on key business decisions for the site.

• 7+ years of Controllership Experience
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting
• Fixed asset module SAP experiece
• Lease Accounting ASC 842 experience is required
• Responds timely to responses, deadlines, works in a fast‑paced and high growth environment
• Major ERP system – SAP S4 Hana is preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.